Ave Maria Has New Principal
As the board of directors at Ave Maria Catholic Academy in Howard Beach gave their new principal, Anthony Russo, a tour of the school…
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Cop of the Month Times 2
Two officers from the 106th Precinct, Sgt. Kopack and Police Officer Jaffe, were presented with the 106 Cop of the Month Award for their outstanding…
Preliminary City Council District Map Released
After a series of public hearings and meetings, The New York City Districting Commission released its preliminary City Council maps. Although most districts remained…
Ulrich Victorious, Looks Toward Spirited Campaign
The first leg in the race for the state Senate seat in the 15th district ended with the Republican primary last Thursday night in…
Remembering Together
Memorial services throughout the Forum readership area were held at several different locations, over the weekend beginning on Saturday morning. In honor of the heroes…
Ulrich Campaign Office Opens
Councilman Eric Ulrich (left) cuts down the ribbon to his campaign headquarters with help from Congressman Bob Turner (middle) and Councilman Dan Halloran on Saturday,…
JFK Bandits Arrested
Eighteen workers at John F. Kennedy Airport were arrested this week and charged in connection with the widespread theft of tens of thousands of mini…
Charles Park Water Rescue
Officers from the 106th Precinct responded for a water rescue at 165th Avenue and 97th Street in Charles Park last Friday afternoon around 5 P.M.,…
Howard Beach WWII vet gets medals honoring service
For Howard Beach resident Max Blinkoff, getting medals honoring his time in the service was the icing on the cake. He had been hoping to…
From the Floor of the RNC
The city of Tampa welcomed 50,000 visitors at last week’s Republican National Convention. As a Presidential Delegate for the 6th Congressional District, I was afforded…
Friends Mourn Death of Daniel Fernandez
Hundreds of students, teachers and friends mourned the loss of Daniel Fernandez, a 16-year-old St. Francis Prep junior who died in a tragic accident…
MTA Expands Trash Can Removal Program in Four Boroughs
In order to reduce trash and keep rodents away from its train stations, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) will expand a pilot program, which it…
Kevin the Peacock Home Just in Time For Classes
After two weeks on the run, an unlikely feathery fugitive has been caught. Kevin, a resident peacock from John Bowne High School’s Agricultural Center, has…
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes
Each year, riders from around the world come together for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Ride To Cure Diabetes. The ride is designed with…
Queens Man Busted with Arsenal of Weapons
A 53-year-old Queens man was arrested and charged with 53 counts of criminal weapons possession and reckless endangerment after firing shots in the air from…